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Mid-Unit 3 Assessment and Independent Reading Check Lesson PlanMid-Unit 3 Assessment and Independent Reading Check Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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Direct Instruction
Year
2014
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Mid-Unit 3 Assessment and Independent Reading Check

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This Mid-Unit 3 Assessment and Independent Reading Check lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 3 (.pdf)
  • Grade 7 ELA Module 2a: Unit 3, Lesson 5 (.html)
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It's time for scholars to be on their own. Individuals work independently reviewing sources to answer their research questions. Learners read "Are Your Clothes Made in Sweatshops?" to help complete the mid-unit assessment. After finishing the assessment, they complete a check-in on independent reading by reviewing their book with peers.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

answering questions, paraphrasing, independent reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Pair readers with similar interests for independent reading check-in

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson five of Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 3
  • Complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Includes an answer key for the mid-unit assessment
  • Offers notes for the teacher to increase effective instruction

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.7.7 W.7.8

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